Arthritis is a disease that can cause a lot of pain in the affected areas. Therefore, at the moment of receiving your diagnosis it is important to make changes in your lifestyle, if necessary.
Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit entity dedicated to clinical practice, Education and research recommend a daily routine for people with arthritis:
- Pay attention to the joints all the time.
- Keep your joints moving. Perform gentle stretches that allow them to move to their full extent.
- Maintain good posture when sitting, standing and walking. For this it is important to consult a fisioterapeuta.
- The limit to move and rest the joints must be known.
Because pain can affect people’s daily lives, there are drinks and infusions that help combat the condition and circulation. According to the portal Cocina Vital, the pomegranate is one of the richest fruits and known for its intense color.
This is also known because it has endless valuable properties for health. It is rich in antioxidants; contains ellagic acid, which is related to the prevention of some types of cancer; improves blood circulation due to its anti-inflammatory action and purine acid content, as well as strengthens the immune system.
However, one of its most interesting benefits is helping to treat arthritis, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, as it helps block some substances that cause damage to the joints.
In that sense, the portal reviewed the best way to prepare pomegranate tea to receive all its benefits.
Ingredients:
- 10 grams of pomegranate peel.
- 1 cup of boiling water.
Preparation:
Put the shell in the cup of boiling water, cover and let stand for 10 minutes; At the end of this period, it is strained and ready to drink. It is recommended to take two to three times a day.
other remedies
The Better To Health web portal highlights the benefits of various home preparations that can help relieve arthritis pain and contribute positively to joint health. It should be remembered that before applying or consuming any of these remedies, you should consult a doctor.
Remedy 1
According to the specialized portal Better with Health, Cinnamon tea can help relieve arthritis pain and improve circulation in the parts affected by the disease.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water (250 ml).
- ½ tablespoon of cinnamon powder (5 g).
- 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g).
Process
- Boil the water together with the cinnamon powder.
- Let stand five minutes.
- Add honey to sweeten the drink.
- Consume in the morning, half an hour before breakfast.
Remedy 2
The minerals in nettle tea can strengthen the affected joints, according to the portal.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water (250 ml).
- 1 tablespoon of dried nettle (10 g).
Process:
- Boil the water.
- When it reaches its boiling point, add the dried nettle.
- Let stand ten minutes.
- Necklace.
- Serve and drink a maximum of two cups a day.
Remedy 3
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of green tea (5 g).
- 1 cup of water (250 ml).
Process:
- Heat the water.
- When it reaches its boiling point, remove from the heat and add the green tea.
- Let stand ten minutes.
- Take the infusion on an empty stomach and repeat in the afternoon.